1845 25C PR(PCGS#5539)

November 2021 Baltimore U.S. Coins auction

拍卖行

Stack's Bowers

批号

4031

等级

PR64+

价格

152,907

详细说明

Awe-Inspiring Proof 1845 Quarter Rarity 1845 Liberty Seated Quarter. Briggs 5-E. Repunched Date. Proof-64+ (PCGS). CAC. An exceptionally vivid specimen with iridescent reddish-gold, pink and sea-green highlights adorning the peripheries, while the balance of the obverse exhibits equally impressive olive-gold patina. The central reverse, in contrast, is a bit bolder due to intermingled mauve-gray. In addition to a razor sharp strike, the surfaces reveal lively reflective qualities in the fields that further confirm this coin's status as a Proof. A breathtakingly beautiful No Motto Liberty Seated quarter irrespective of issue, and even more desirable given the awesome rarity of the 1845 in this format. As with all early Proofs in this series, the 1845 is exceedingly rare in numismatic circles. The original mintage is unknown, but undoubtedly only a few specimens were prepared for distribution as part of the handful of special presentation Proof sets that the Mint created that year. Fewer than 10 distinct survivors are known, probably as few as seven coins, which paltry total includes the example that is permanently impounded in the Smithsonian Institution. The present premium Choice Proof is among the finest certified specimens, and it is bettered in the roster of known examples by only the Pittman-Kaufman-Gardner and Eliasberg-Kaufman-Gardner coins. Easily among the most important silver offerings in this sale, and destined for inclusion in a world-renowned cabinet. Provenance: From Heritage's Chicago ANA Signature Auction of August 2015, lot 4034; our Baltimore Auction of March 2016, lot 13058; Heritage's Long Beach Signature Auction of June 2016, lot 4446. PCGS Population: 2; 2 finer (both Proof-65). CAC Population: 3; 0. PCGS# 5539. NGC ID: 23W8. Click here for certification details from PCGS. Click here to see Coins in Motion.[“Coins]